{"id":117840,"date":"2018-02-20T23:50:30","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T23:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writemyessayfree.com\/for-sir_excellence"},"modified":"2017-08-12T07:03:58","modified_gmt":"2017-08-12T07:03:58","slug":"for-sir_excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/for-sir_excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"for Sir_Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Cover Letter<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Often times a cover letter is your first impression when applying for a new job. In order to stand out from other candidates, you will want to write a unique cover letter for each position that is of interest to you. A cover letter allows you to clarify, detail, and expand on your most relevant skills and competencies. In addition, it allows you to highlight your written communication skills.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that you have a compelling and impactful cover letter. To accomplish this, you need to answer the following questions before you begin composing your letter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why are you interested in the position? (Consider what makes the position, organization, or company interesting to you.)<\/li>\n<li>What three skills or competencies do you possess that match the skills the employer is seeking in a candidate?\n<ul>\n<li>You can find these skills by viewing the job description. These specific skills are the reason every cover letter should be unique for each job for which you apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this assignment, you will explore the components of a cover letter, reflect on your most relevant skills, and assess what action steps you can take to make your cover letter stronger.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgepoint.equella.ecollege.com\/curriculum\/file\/aeb39e82-5aef-4bef-9b01-e1b3b21fd35e\/1\/Cover_Letter_Sample.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cover Letters<\/a> resource contains step-by step instructions for creating a cover letter including: formatting suggestions, tips regarding how to highlight your best skills and qualification and how to tailor your letter for specific job you wish to apply to.<\/li>\n<li>For more in-depth guidance for writing a cover letter, please watch the <a href=\"http:\/\/bpiedu.adobeconnect.com\/p7c4idv567m\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creating a Compelling Cover<\/a> Letter pre-recorded webinar (58 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For your assignment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, identify a position on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indeed.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.indeed.com\/ <\/a>that interests you as a potential job opportunity. Using the job description, identify three skills or qualifications that match your background and type them out.<\/li>\n<li>Next, using the format suggestions from both the webinar and cover letter sample, create a two to three paragraph letter that addresses the three matching skills and\/or competencies you would like to highlight for the employer. The goal is to tailor the body of your cover letter to the position you seek.<\/li>\n<li>Include the link for the job description you are interested in at the bottom of the cover letter along with the proper citations for any additional resources you utilize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cover Letter Often times a cover letter is your first impression when applying for a new job. 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